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Novel Approach unpicks Iron Chemistry in the South Pacific Ocean

Organic matter diversity determines how much iron is available for marine life

28.04.2026 · GEOMAR
Gone with the wind

New Hereon study investigates uncertainties in calculating offshore wind power production in the North Sea

16.04.2026 · HEREON
Flowering dikes improve coastal protection

Researchers from Leibniz University Hannover’s Ludwig Franzius Institute have investigated how coastal dikes can be made more resilient in the face of extreme weather events.

07.04.2026 · FZK
Offshore wind farms affect sediment dynamics

New Hereon model study reveals spatial shifts in silt and carbon in the North Sea

26.03.2026 · HEREON
Anchovy fishing in Peru: between export and food security

New Kiel study shows: Sustainable fisheries policy could combat malnutrition in Peru – despite climate change

18.03.2026 · CAU
Rare Earth Elements in Deep-Sea Mineral Resources

New factsheet from the Marine Mineral Resources Strategy Group

17.03.2026 · DAM
New contact point supports structural change in coastal fishing

The Information and Coordination Centre for Fisheries Transformation (IKTF) is a new institution for fisheries in the North Sea and Baltic Sea

17.02.2026 · THÜNEN
Offshore wind farms change current patterns

Hereon researchers simulate long-term effects of wind and tidal wakes caused by wind turbines in the North Sea for the first time

16.02.2026 · HEREON
Underestimated wake

Shipping traffic causes more turmoil in the Baltic Sea than expected

10.02.2026 · IOW
Extensive freshened water beneath the ocean floor confirmed for the first time

International team provides first detailed evidence of long-suspected hidden fresh water aquifers

04.02.2026 · MARUM
Future Box Oceans available again

The educational offer from Futurium and DAM provides a playful glimpse into a sustainable future with the oceans.

29.01.2026 · DAM
Dredging sand and silt has consequences for the North Sea

For the first time, Hereon researchers determine the extent of dredging activities on the coast

21.01.2026 · HEREON
United Nations BBNJ Agreement: Milestone for marine biodiversity

The DAM welcomes and supports the United Nations framework agreement for greater marine protection in international waters.

16.01.2026 · DAM
Festive Christmas Dinner: Only ‘Good Fish’ on the Table

For many people, fish is a Christmas tradition. Unfortunately, ‘good fish’ is becoming increasingly rare, as overfishing, habitat destruction and high bycatch rates make it increasingly difficult to make sustainable choices when shopping.

12.12.2025 · GEOMAR
Ships, data, talents

New overviews of German marine research on the DAM information portal Ocean Online

09.12.2025 · DAM

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News

All press releases and news from the DAM

Novel Approach unpicks Iron Chemistry in the South Pacific Ocean

Gone with the wind

Flowering dikes improve coastal protection

Offshore wind farms affect sediment dynamics

Anchovy fishing in Peru: between export and food security

Rare Earth Elements in Deep-Sea Mineral Resources

New contact point supports structural change in coastal fishing

Offshore wind farms change current patterns

Underestimated wake

Extensive freshened water beneath the ocean floor confirmed for the first time

Future Box Oceans available again

Dredging sand and silt has consequences for the North Sea

United Nations BBNJ Agreement: Milestone for marine biodiversity

Festive Christmas Dinner: Only ‘Good Fish’ on the Table

Ships, data, talents

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